Why are lever guns so attractive?

[BigRed]

Still look at the Winchester 1886 in 45-70 from time to time.

The 1895 in 30-06 is another.

OK... I need to stop before I pull out the scotch and fire up Gunbroker.

 

[Leadeye]

Not much seen and they were not on the market long is the 1876. Winchester wanted to get in on the big hunting rifle game but the 1873 just wasn't big enough or strong enough for the cartridges being used at the time. Ever optimistic, Winchester decided to simply try scaling up the 1873 into a big beast of a rifle, but even then they could not get the 45-70 to work. Undeterred they made their own big cartridges like the massive 50-95 shown here. Originals command a pretty high price these days, but Uberti made some copies, all in modern strong steel, that you see on GB every now and then. A hard cast lead bullet sitting on a stout charge of 5744 makes these repros formidable guns!

 

[TAB30-06]

Love these (Used on Wind River. Did a lot of damage)

After seeing its power to turn cover into concealment in Wind River, I have been hesitant to use it on deer.

 

[Max Volume]

But Henry was the original. Everyone else wanted to be like Mike ( or Henry in this case).

The modern ones are Henry in name only.

 

[Noble Sniper]

Except that gorgeous 1860 Henry……

 

[Cavman]

Lever gun are like ladies. Some are finicky, some are elegant and beautiful. Some are just blocky and eh. Some can take a full load some cant. Either way ya know ya wanna fiddle with them and have a fun time

 

[stocknup]

Maybe it’s because I was raised watching The Rifleman and westerns as a kid.

I read way too many Louis L'Amour books growing up to not have lever guns as an adult.

I am sure my youth experiences are the reason I have always loved them ........Grew up watching the same shows .
The gun that helped win the West ..........Had them as toys when young and still have them today .

Read some Louis L`Amour myself ......my oldest son`s middle name is from a character from "To Tame a Land "
Also bought him a Winchester 9422 when he was 2 months old . He will be 40 this year .
I only have a Browning BL-22 and my 2 old toys from the 60`s .

 

[Creedmoor]

Still look at the Winchester 1886 in 45-70 from time to time.

The 1895 in 30-06 is another.

OK... I need to stop before I pull out the scotch and fire up Gunbroker.

Which one, the rifle or the saddle ring carbine?
I have both of the 1886's from Brownings late 80's early 90's release.
With the Browning release the carbine came with the mid range ladder rear sight and the rifle came with the small folder.
and a high grade 1895 from the same period in 30-40

 

[BigRed]

Which one, the rifle or the saddle ring carbine?
I have both of the 1886's from Brownings late 80's early 90's release.
With the Browning release the carbine came with the mid range ladder rear sight and the rifle came with the small folder.
and a high grade 1895 from the same period in 30-40

When ever the choice is between two rifles, the correct answer is both!

 

[Creedmoor]

When ever the choice is between two rifles, the correct answer is both!

It's funny, my gfather was a lever guy.
Every year he would buy my older brother and myself a Browning lever for our birthdays. The 1886 rifle is moredfun to me to shoot. When you work the lever everyone shooting will look over at you.

 

[Hookeye]

My dad wasn't really a lever guy but had a couple.
I much prefer a pump gun.

Television shows didn't influence me outside of maybe one...............think it was Daniel Boone.
I thought it amazing how he had a squirrel rifle, to shoot squirrels............to eat.

A specific hunting tool.
Really didn't care that it was a muzzleloader.

Did watch the old Fred Bear Adventure Theater and have always liked recurve bows.
Make quiver brackets for my Blackwidow this weekend

 

[Trapper Jim]

Watch for a levergun match this year. Pm if you want on emailing list.

 

[bgcatty]

Lever guns are just classic which few other categories of guns can match.
Except perhaps the 1911 in JMB’s caliber, .45acp.

 

[Creedmoor]

All of John Browning Designs guns are just classics, which few other categories of guns can match.

Sorry Ben, FIFY. It was more than I could stand.

 

[bgcatty]

I apologize for limiting my remarks to only the 1911. In penance for my misguided limitation let me say: You are correct, ALL of JMB’s creations are classics. I do own a few!

 

[OutdoorDad]

I have an 1894 in 44-40 that I love to cycle and look at.

Not planning on ever shooting it. Was gifted to my by a prolific collector on his 80th birthday.

 

[Creedmoor]

I have an 1894 in 44-40 that I love to cycle and look at.

Not planning on ever shooting it. Was gifted to my by a prolific collector on his 80th birthday.

My Gfather and Father would say, If John Browning were here, He would shoot it.
Now load the rifle and shoot it boy!

I do have a few I have never shot, I'm no so sure my sons will feel the same.

 

[OutdoorDad]

My Gfather and Father would say, If John Browning were here, He would shoot it.
Now load the rifle and shoot it boy!

I do have a few I have never shot, I'm no so sure my sons will feel the same.

i don't have any black powder 44-40 rounds.

 

[Creedmoor]

i don't have any black powder 44-40 rounds.

No smokeless options available?
What was the year it was manufactured? And whats stamped on the barrel?
Smokeless? Fluid Steel?

 

[OutdoorDad]

No smokeless options available?
What was the year it was manufactured? And whats stamped on the barrel?
Smokeless? Fluid Steel?

I'll have to go pull it out of the safe and let you know.